Job Placement · Executive

An empty leadership seat costs more than the salary.

Every month a C-suite or director role goes unfilled, decisions do not get made, strategies stall, and teams lose direction. We conduct confidential executive searches and place senior leaders in 23-35 days - discreetly, at roughly 50% less than traditional executive search firms.

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23-35Days to fill on average
86%Fill rate on active searches
~50%Less than traditional executive search

The Real Cost of a Slow Search

What does that open role actually cost your organization?

$25,000+
Per month in opportunity cost from an empty C-suite seat
External consultants, fractional executives, and absorbed board time all cost money while a permanent seat goes unfilled.
6-9 months
What traditional executive search firms take on average
Legacy retained search models were built for a different era. The best candidates do not wait 6 months.
Confidential
Every search - your competitors cannot know you are looking
Executive vacancies signal instability. Discretion is not optional - it is the foundation of how we work.

How It Works

From open role to placed hire in three steps

01
Discovery call

We learn your organization, the role, and what a strong candidate actually looks like in your environment. 15 minutes. No fluff.

02
Active sourcing

We go direct to passive candidates - professionals who are not on job boards but are quietly open to the right opportunity. This is where most searches fail.

03
Shortlist review

You receive 3-5 pre-screened candidates. No stacks of resumes. No wasted interviews. You meet candidates who have already been qualified against your specific criteria.

What You Get

Three things every organization wants - and most placement firms do not offer

Bonus 01No contingency fees. Ever.

Common objection: "We already work with contingency recruiters."

Traditional retained executive search firms charge 30-35% of first-year compensation - plus retainer fees regardless of outcome. Our milestone model totals roughly 50% less, with payment tied to defined progress rather than billed upfront.

Bonus 0245-day replacement guarantee at no charge.

Common objection: "What if the placement doesn't work out?"

If the hire does not work out within 45 days of their start date for any performance-related reason, we conduct a replacement search at no additional charge. Our guarantee is longer than most contingency firms and is built into every engagement.

Bonus 03A curated shortlist. Not a resume stack.

Common objection: "We have used recruiters before and wasted time on bad candidates."

You will not sort through 20 resumes hoping one sticks. Your dedicated search specialist builds a shortlist of 3-5 candidates who have been screened against your specific criteria. You only meet people who are genuinely qualified. The first interview is a real conversation, not a screening exercise.

The Math on Waiting

Every week that role stays open is a decision you are making.

An empty C-suite seat rarely stays quiet. Organizations fill the gap with external consultants ($200-$400/hour), fractional executives, or board member time - all of which cost more than the role itself. Beyond the direct cost, strategic decisions get delayed, teams lose direction, and competitors gain ground. The longer the vacancy, the more expensive the outcome.

The Talent Window

The best candidates are only available for a few weeks.

Senior executives are never on job boards. A CEO or VP who is open to a new opportunity is having private conversations, not submitting applications. Our sourcing approach is built around confidential outreach - proactively identifying and approaching passive candidates who would never surface through a posting.

No commitment. We will tell you exactly what we can do for your search and what it costs.

FAQ

Common questions

What roles do you place?

CEOs, Presidents, COOs, CFOs, CTOs, CMOs, CROs, VPs of Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, HR, General Counsel, and Director-level leadership across all business functions.

How is this different from a staffing agency?

We are not a staffing agency. This is direct permanent placement with milestone-based pricing. You hire the candidate directly. We are not placing temps or contractors.

How does milestone-based pricing work?

Payments are tied to defined milestones in the search process rather than a lump-sum contingency fee at the end. Total cost is roughly 50% less than a standard contingency arrangement. Exact structure is covered on your discovery call.

What does the 45-day guarantee cover?

If the placed candidate does not work out within 45 days of their start date for any performance-related reason, we conduct a replacement search at no additional charge.

How quickly can you start a search?

Typically within one week of your discovery call. We begin active sourcing immediately after alignment on the role profile and compensation range.

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